1. patient was implanted with a pacemaker 2 years ago.
2. 2D echocardiogram was performed recently
3. the sonographer was surprised that there was a pacemaker, since the patient stated only during the proceedure that he has a pacemaker.
4. Human error may be a factor but please enlighten me if it can be detected.
Reason for this inquiry is that I would like to know if it is indeed detectable by 2D echo why was it missed if the one who performed the proceedure was surprised there was a pacemaker and didn't see it. Thanks
2007-09-03
21:21:30
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